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RINGS
Measuring cup concept based on human factors.
Fall 2020 | 10 weeks
Background
RINGS is a human-factors concept that is designed to promote confidence and comfortable measuring in the kitchen.
Using research and testing, the RINGS measuring cup respects human factors.
RINGS has a high lip, long spout, textured grip, hourglass figure, beaded measurement outlines, and a rounded base to reduce errors such as spilling and dropping. These features promote carrying confidence, easy cleaning, ergonomics, and accurate dosing!
By using Process Maps, Task Flow, Sequence, and other tools, research indicated that the average measuring cup violated 4 Human Factors.
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Tolerance for error (chance of spilling liquids)
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Limit interruptions and distractions (have to stop and scrape off excess, accurately measure)
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Make credible and trustable (lack of confidence and trust in carrying without spilling)
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Make robust to errors and exploration (chance for severe error when spilling limited ingredients)
Research. Lots of it.
Observation
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After observing how users handled the typical measuring cup, I was told these three pain points.
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Testing & Prototyping
I used these questions to figure out what to prototype:
What can I design to test handle ergonomics?
What can I design to test visibility?
What can I design to test accurate dosing?
What can I design to test error control?
Concept Development
Ideating different mechanisms for measurement dosing, handles, and forms based on baby bottles.
Needs to be ergonomic and comfortable to hold.
meet RINGS
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